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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.99, 1,462.87 and 587.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.99, 1,462.87 and 587.93 is: 811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.99 : 1,462.87 = 587.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.99/1,462.87 = 587.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.99x = 1,462.87 × 587.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.99x = 860,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,054.91/1,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.38

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